The 10 Best RC Tanks | Top 10 Kids Toys

This review has been updated 19 times since it was first published in January of 2017. Nothing evokes terror in the enemy like the sight and sound of a massive, powerful tank rumbling toward them. If you or your children enjoy recreating land-based battles, you may like one of these remote controlled models. These RC versions offer realistic noises and responsive handling, and some fire either actual projectiles or virtual weaponry. When users buy our independently chosen editorial selections, we may earn commissions to help fund the Review.

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10. Sphero Mini Blue

Available with a range of interchangeable, colorful shells to suit your mood, the Sphero Mini Blue is a palm-sized orb that you can maneuver around tiny cones to test your skills, or have a little team fun trying to get a strike playing a miniature game of bowling.

9. Poco Divo Abrams vs. Terrorist Fort

Pretend battles are no fun without an enemy to face off against, and so the Poco Divo Abrams vs. Terrorist Fort (around $40) comes complete with an adversarial force. Both make realistic cannon noises, so you can enjoy a small-scale fight from the comfort of your home.

8. Haktoys HT502

Battle it out with a friend with the Haktoys HT502 (around $49), which comes as a set of two, each featuring a different camouflage color. Though they don’t actually fire projectiles, they can register imaginary damage from each other using infrared technology.

7. Bo Toys Storm of the Desert

The Bo Toys Storm of the Desert (appx. $89) comes as a 1,276-piece kit that you assemble yourself, combining the fun of a remote-controlled toy with the satisfaction of building a model. It can climb over small obstacles with ease and is made of lightweight, yet strong, ABS plastic.

6. Air Hogs Robo Trax

Rocky terrain won’t stop your assault when you have the trusty Air Hogs Robo Trax (appx. $50) with you. It’s self-balancing, so rocks and other obstacles won’t slow it down, and it can even slog its way through mud, in case you want to take it out after a rainstorm.

5. Heng Long US M4A3 Sherman

With a little figurine manning its machine gun and true-to-life details, the Heng Long US M4A3 Sherman (about $189) looks like it just rolled off the battlefield. It is a 1/16th scale model that can climb up to 35-degree slopes and fire projectiles a decent distance.

4. Amazing Tech Depot M1A2 Abrams

The Amazing Tech Depot M1A2 Abrams (about $76) can be loaded with up to 50 six-millimeter BBs, and delivers a cool recoil action that resembles how these weapons perform in real life every time it fires. It also simulates engine and cannon sounds.

3. Heng Long German King Tiger Henschel

World War II buffs will like the Heng Long German King Tiger Henschel (around $249), which looks just like those used during that period. It offers impressive handling characteristics with a wide range of turret adjustability and the capability to travel across most terrains.

2. Cheerwing German Tiger

The palm-sized Cheerwing German Tiger (around $19) might be a fair amount smaller than the 154,000-pound original from World War II, but it also costs a great deal less than that one, or most other options, for that matter. It has a rechargeable battery that lasts for about 15 minutes.

1. Heng Long M1A2 Abrams

The Heng Long M1A2 Abrams (about $249) is a built-to-scale model with factory-installed metal gears and tracks, making it extremely durable. With a main gun that can pan 320 degrees and tilt up 30, and which projects BBs up to 75 feet, this definitely isn’t a kid’s toy.

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